The Purge: Anarchy (2014)

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re surviving The Purge: Anarchy (2014). We trace its leap from home invasion to citywide bloodshed, dissect its class-war commentary, and weigh how its action-thriller pivot reshapes the franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:05. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The Purge: Anarchy (2014)⁠ Related Episodes 096: The Purge (2013) 086: A Quiet Place (2018) 110: Ready or Not (2019)⁠ 343: A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) 438: 31 (2016) 447: Obsession (2025) Main Episode The Purge: Anarchy Interview: James DeMonaco⁠ The Punisher (2004) Escape from New York (1981) The Hunger Games (2012) Fear the Walking Dead American History X (1998) Support the show Thanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing. Support us on Patreon You can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense. Join our Discord Follow Hack or Slash: Website YouTube Reddit Instagram TikTok Have thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover. Happy slashing! Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton